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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.91, 1,054.40 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.91, 1,054.40 and 292.08 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.91 : 1,054.40 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.91/1,054.40 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.91x = 1,054.40 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.91x = 307,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,963.88/702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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